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What People Say About Us
| 2007 - 2008 Season |
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“We
had a wonderful time...Cooking was great. Owen built my confidence
in sailing." the Perocchis, North Andover, MA
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Everything that you provided for us was just great. We will miss
your culinary delights. The cooking was
amazing. The Dujsics, Toronto, ON
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Thank you so much for making this anniversary so memorable. The
meals, company and setting were perfect! The sailing was one of the
best experiences of our lives. The Spoons, Cedar Grove, NC
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We have been in the
best of hands for the sailing, dining and hospitality. You are now
in our "book of stories." The Glennies, Wadena, SK
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you are terrific! The food and hospitality have been legendary!
What a great
five days - total relaxation and enjoyment.
I have gained
much knowledge about the world below the waterline and many new
recipe ideas from Mary's galley!!! The
Bollingers, Star, ID
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You will forever remain an important part in our Life Chronicals...as
the hosts of Claus' and Monika's Valentine Day Engagement Voyage.
Clus Mittemayer and Monika Zasada, Shelter Island, NY
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Mary's charm and Owen's wealth of knowledge greatly enhanced our
vacation. Of
particular enjoyment was the shared love of sailing and attention to
detail Loved the snorkeling, sailing and gourmet food. The
Dickeys, West Hartford, CT
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We
had such a fabulous week on board your beautiful yacht Fidelity.
Everything far exceeded our expectations...Your
food was really fantastic and extremely healthy with all those
natural and fresh ingredients. The Blakes,
New York, NY
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We
could not have asked for a more hospitible crew or any better
cooking than in the last week (especially those chocolate chipper
cookies!!).
New Friends, sailing, blue skies, gourmet dinners!
What more could anyone ask for! And yet, you both went even further
with all your attention to detail! The
Meiers, Shelby Township, MI
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You made our 30th wedding anniversary cruise one we will never
forget. The...wonderful food will be a source of conversation and
our friends for the entire summer. The Hahns, Calhan, CO
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had a wonderful vacation on board your home and we are very greatful
for all you have done...the delicious meals, beautiful water, skies
and sailing. The Garbers, Cohassett, MA
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| 2006 - 2007 Season |
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"Spectacular! Great food and company and great sailing." Suzanne
Gray, Erika Richards and Curt Felix, Marblehead, MA
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"We
had a great time and truly appreciated the thought and care for
Wayne's gluten-free diet! The trip was fantastic!" Wayne and Mary
McLellan and Gill and Rose Van Guilder, Flagstaff, AZ and Galway,
NY.
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“It was like being in Mary and Owen’s home. What a great way to see
all of the BVI. Mary is an amazing cook!” Debbie and Matt Frank,
Investment banker, Larchmont, NY.
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"The trip was a
culinary delight in addition to wonderful sailing.” Howard Yonas
and Lori Kirby, Neurosergeon, Albuquerque, NM. “You both became
incredible role models for my life!” Josh Yonas, San Diego, CA
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“I went farther with my sailing instruction than expected. We had
the most pleasant vacation ever with amazing people! Amazing food,
too, aboard the Fidelity!” the Deschamps, banking data
management, Laredo, TX
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“Thank you so much for everything...great sailing and excellent food
for privateers." Tom and Linda Bridges and Brian Peters, Alberta,
Canada
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"We
had a blast! Thank you so much for everything." Gene and Linda
Bejenaru, Anaheim Hills, CA. |
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"Great boat, sailing company - great food,..Great hospitality, expertise
and food. I loved it. " Enid
Beal, financial analysists, boston, ma, Gay Rosenfeld, Nashua, NH,
and Claudia Yokooji, Newport Beach, CA.
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"top
notch [ASA] instruction and fabulous meals." Dick Baker and Kathy
Koznek, Willowick, OH, and Ginny and Lou Wilking, Orchard Lake, MI
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"Our
best week on water!" Art and Cindy Kobrine, neurosurgon,
Washington, DC.
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"Thank you for your wonderful hospitality." Jeff Chapski and
Jennifer Lee, Philadelphia, PA
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”Thanks for the great company, fantastic food and super sailing
education.” Alan Horn and Jennifer Fountain, food vendor and
photographer, Martinsburg, WV.
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| 2005 - 2006 Season |
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"food, gifts, drinks... in short, the works! We are grateful! " Jim
and Lyda Campbell, retired MD Radiologist and his wife from Little
Rock, Arkansas
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"The week on Fidelity was awesome.”
Hervey Weitzman, MD Oncologist and family from Easton CT
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"Awesome food...to die for! Gourmet meals cooked with love…and ask
Owen to make his very famous blueberry pancakes."
Cynthia Pratt, a wine consultant and her MD
cardiologist husband Sam from Dayton, Ohio, along with
Tim Spencer and his wife Sherryl, he an executive with United
Technologies,
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We had a wonderful time…it was too short!" Ted and Heidi Furlong, engineer,
Beverly, MA.
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The food was amazing. Hope we come back soon!!!" Marcos Garcia,
Florencia Apraiz, David Sides and Stine Vraalsen, London, England.
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"Great food, great company and great times!" Jeff and Ginger
Snyder, Alexandria, VA.
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Similarly, Rick and Jan Noyes, owners of both New River and Carolina
Coast Harley-Davidson dealerships in Wilmington, North Carolina,
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"The cruise, service and food were a class act," said Leonard &
Monica Washington, tax attorney and computer time security analyst,
Charlotte, NC. |
| 2004 - 2005 Season |
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“Sailing on board Fidelity in the Caribbean is
spectacular. Owen’s skills, as captain, made us feel safe and
confident aboard while showing us the sights, allowing us to fully
enjoy the sailing experience. Mary amazed us with her gourmet
delights in both taste and presentation. To this day, we are still
trying to duplicate Mary's recipes in our kitchen on land.” Karen
and Barry Dunsmoor, project manager and satellite systems engineer,
Alexandria, VA. |
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“Magnificent! A feast for both the eyes and for the stomach. Mary,
you can cook for me anytime.” Mona LaBlanc & George Sold, retired
school administrator & interior decorator, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| 2003 - 2004 Season |
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"Owen and Mary are gracious hosts aboard their
beautiful yacht Fidelity. They always make you feel right at
home. Between Owen’s expertise about sailing and Mary’s wonderful
cooking they make a great crew. Mary puts her heart and soul into
every meal with superb results.”
Richard and Judy Kaylor, homemaker & Vice President, Richmor
Aviation, Scotia, New York |
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“The meals on board Fidelity were absolutely scrumptious.
Mary’s cooking is exceptional.” Margaret Schwartz, Falls Church,
VA, author of THE PUMPKIN PATCH: A Single Woman’s International
Adoption Journey. Available at
http://pumpkin-patch.net |
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Our week on board the Fidelity was
magnificent. Steven and Carolyn
Leveston, Physician, Pittsfield, MA. |
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| 2002 - 2003 Season |
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“I have had the pleasure of enjoying many a delectable dinner
prepared by Mary. Her cookies and Italian specialties are rivaled by
no one.” Rita and Bob Block, homemaker & Professor of Nuclear
Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York. |
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"My adventures aboard the "Fidelity" have been more than I could
have ever imagined. Captain Owen skillfully guided me like a father
to improve my sailing ability, and Mary's loving way and talent in
the kitchen would give even my own mom a run for her
money. Definitely it's the "Fidelity" for a real Bon Voyage.”
Gary L. Rizzi, stockbroker, Patchogue, New York. |
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